Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNew Police Oversight, PGE’s Major Price Hike, and Is Crime Really Down?
Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about dubious crime rate data, the Portland Police Bureau’s new independent monitor, and Portland General E…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why Oregon’s Data Centers are Getting Millions in Tax Breaks
Since our lives basically run on computers, regional data centers handling internet traffic are a huge business: Companies are investing billions of …
2 years, 8 months ago
Is Measure 110 Finally Paying Off?
A new drug detox center opened in Portland this fall, and it’s notable for two reasons: It’s the first in the metro area to focus on fentanyl addicti…
2 years, 8 months ago
Portland’s Can’t-Miss Cocktail Bars
Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza and producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni are picking the best cocktail bars in town. Which are …
2 years, 8 months ago
How Portland Changed Peeing in Public Nationwide
Cities across the country are investing in a different kind of public restroom. They’re sleek, accessible, and have our city’s name pasted on the sid…
2 years, 8 months ago
Teachers Are Striking, Camping Ban Gains Teeth, and No Liquor at Grocery Stores
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about why Portland Public Schools teachers are now on strike for the first time ever, how the city will st…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why Hiking in the Rain Is Actually Kind of Awesome
Hiking during the rainy season can be a tough sell because let’s be real: No one likes getting soaked outdoors. But once you know how to do it, going…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why You Should Visit This World-Famous Tree in Portland Today
Did you know that one of the world’s most photographed trees is in Portland? The famous Japanese maple is a featured attraction at the Portland Japan…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Tater Tot’s Oregon Origin Story
Tater tots are ubiquitous in Portland. You can get them specially seasoned and served with creative dipping sauces — or even as “totchos,” aka tater …
2 years, 9 months ago
Why the Heck Is Oregon Still Doing Daylight Saving Time?
Clocks fall back an hour this Sunday, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. State lawmakers passed a law years ago making Daylight Saving Time per…
2 years, 9 months ago